Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Atmospheric and Space Scientists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $88,570 a year, based on BLS estimates for 240 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $99,070 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $84,990. It ranks #8 of 9 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Questions
What is the average Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $88,570 a year (May 2025). Half of the 240 jobs pay between $74,260 and $89,770. The 10th percentile is $59,230 and the 90th is $106,060.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Atmospheric and Space Scientists?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $99,070 and 4% above the TX statewide median of $84,990. It ranks #8 of 9 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.